instance
nounUK /ˈɪnstəns/
US /ˈɪnstəns/
One time something happens.
This is a good instance of teamwork.
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OTHER MEANINGS
2. A single computer running a program or system.
The app runs on a cloud instance.
3. A particular example that proves a general rule.
For instance, cats sleep a lot.
4. A legal case or court proceeding.
The judge heard the instance in court.